Hello everyone!
So far we have learned about shot types, editing in iMovie, in photoshop, and having multi-layer audio in iMovie (while using garage band to supplement the built-in audio). Today you will be introduced to your final project idea which you will begin filming on Thursday, and will finish in-class on Tuesday, May 6th. It will be due at the end of class on May 6th.
After I introduce you to the project, I'd like you to brainstorm ideas with your group and create a shared google doc between your group members and myself. The google doc should include the following:
Which project I have chosen:
Why:
Group members:
Snyposis of idea (5-6 sentences):
Props Needed & Setting:
Potential Conflict (3 sentences):
Second idea (3-5 sentences):
Props Needed & Setting for second idea:
Tuesday, 29 April 2014
Thursday, 24 April 2014
April 24th
Hello!
Today we are going to split our course into two parts. For the first part, we are going to do another tutorial article from the video tutorial website about "shots". I know this is not the most thrilling thing, but there is a lot of good information in it. I'd like you to read through it (second on Shooting) and answer the following:
Shooting Tutorial
1. Why are 90% of shots close-ups? Please give 2 reasons
2. What does a close-up shot generally include?
3. What type of shot is important to avoid? Why is this?
4. What does every scene generally start with? Why do you think this is? Do you every notice a sequence of shots within a scene-what is that?
5. What kind of shot does the Tonight Show generally use?
6. What is important to never do while shooting? Why is this? (give 3 reasons)
7. Please explain the important of high angle/low angle/ and looking room.
8. Why are lines important in a shot? How can you make your shots more interesting with the use of line?
PART II
For the second part of today:
We are going to play with photoshop video. To do this, we will switch places with our other group. If you have time before going to the other side, please watch this 7 minute video that explains the basics of photoshop video.
Intro to Photoshop Video
Today we are going to split our course into two parts. For the first part, we are going to do another tutorial article from the video tutorial website about "shots". I know this is not the most thrilling thing, but there is a lot of good information in it. I'd like you to read through it (second on Shooting) and answer the following:
Shooting Tutorial
1. Why are 90% of shots close-ups? Please give 2 reasons
2. What does a close-up shot generally include?
3. What type of shot is important to avoid? Why is this?
4. What does every scene generally start with? Why do you think this is? Do you every notice a sequence of shots within a scene-what is that?
5. What kind of shot does the Tonight Show generally use?
6. What is important to never do while shooting? Why is this? (give 3 reasons)
7. Please explain the important of high angle/low angle/ and looking room.
8. Why are lines important in a shot? How can you make your shots more interesting with the use of line?
PART II
For the second part of today:
We are going to play with photoshop video. To do this, we will switch places with our other group. If you have time before going to the other side, please watch this 7 minute video that explains the basics of photoshop video.
Intro to Photoshop Video
Tuesday, 22 April 2014
April 22nd
Last class you created a video that had 3 levels of audio. Today I'd like you to upload that video to youtube and send me the link (as usual).
Once you are done that you will be put into small groups and you will begin filming a short video today that you will upload by the end of class. The purpose of the video will be to include some form of fast forward, slow motion, and reverse. Although these can be "cheesey" qualities, a lot of great films have some element of fast forward to them. It is very simple to do this-you may even already know how!
When you begin planning your video, think in terms of clips. A regular speed clip, a slow motion clip, a fast forward clip, and a clip that will be put into reverse (this could also be in fast forward or slow motion). Make sure that your "acting" doesn't effect your video, i.e. don't think about moving slow in the slow motion clip, this should we a regular motion.
As usual, you also need to consider your composition. Think of the music video today in chapel-many of the scenes used the rule of thirds.
When you are finished, come back and edit your clip, include audio, titles, credits, etc. Maybe try adding a different effect on your slow motion or fast forward clips.
If you finish, export your video and keep playing with options in iMovie. There is always more to learn/ become better at.
Once you are done that you will be put into small groups and you will begin filming a short video today that you will upload by the end of class. The purpose of the video will be to include some form of fast forward, slow motion, and reverse. Although these can be "cheesey" qualities, a lot of great films have some element of fast forward to them. It is very simple to do this-you may even already know how!
When you begin planning your video, think in terms of clips. A regular speed clip, a slow motion clip, a fast forward clip, and a clip that will be put into reverse (this could also be in fast forward or slow motion). Make sure that your "acting" doesn't effect your video, i.e. don't think about moving slow in the slow motion clip, this should we a regular motion.
As usual, you also need to consider your composition. Think of the music video today in chapel-many of the scenes used the rule of thirds.
When you are finished, come back and edit your clip, include audio, titles, credits, etc. Maybe try adding a different effect on your slow motion or fast forward clips.
If you finish, export your video and keep playing with options in iMovie. There is always more to learn/ become better at.
Tuesday, 15 April 2014
April 15th
Hello!
Today we are going to learn a little bit more about audio, and we will begin creating a video with a minimum of 3 layers of audio in it. I will show you how to detach the audio from your clip, and how to adjust the volume to allow for certain parts to be muted, increased, etc. to get the effect that you are looking for. Before we can do any of that, we will need a new video to work with!
Your challenge is the following:
You will film a short approx. 1 minute video of yourself doing a mundane everyday school task, i.e. walking to your locker and opening it, studying for a test, working on a computer, signing a book out of the library. At some point in the scene you will drift off into your imagination and imagine what you WISH you were doing. This will be a new clip of something much more exciting! Perhaps you are talking on the phone to your friends, playing outside in the snow, playing your favourite computer game, etc. Don't do anything that you think you would get in trouble for and you must run your idea by me before you do it-remember I'm going to see your video anyways! For this section you do not need to worry about the audio as we will be adding in on our own for this point. Then you will transition back to finishing your mundane task and wrap up your video.
Once you are finished filming your video, you can begin the editing process. Remember that in order to save your in-progress iMovie file you MUST be on your personal account. If you know that you won't finish your edits today (which I doubt any of you will) don't start it on guest.
For an FYI, here is a great clip on what you need to know about audio in iMovie. Even thought it says "basics" it is very comprehensive.
iMovie 11 Audio Tutorial
Today we are going to learn a little bit more about audio, and we will begin creating a video with a minimum of 3 layers of audio in it. I will show you how to detach the audio from your clip, and how to adjust the volume to allow for certain parts to be muted, increased, etc. to get the effect that you are looking for. Before we can do any of that, we will need a new video to work with!
Your challenge is the following:
You will film a short approx. 1 minute video of yourself doing a mundane everyday school task, i.e. walking to your locker and opening it, studying for a test, working on a computer, signing a book out of the library. At some point in the scene you will drift off into your imagination and imagine what you WISH you were doing. This will be a new clip of something much more exciting! Perhaps you are talking on the phone to your friends, playing outside in the snow, playing your favourite computer game, etc. Don't do anything that you think you would get in trouble for and you must run your idea by me before you do it-remember I'm going to see your video anyways! For this section you do not need to worry about the audio as we will be adding in on our own for this point. Then you will transition back to finishing your mundane task and wrap up your video.
Once you are finished filming your video, you can begin the editing process. Remember that in order to save your in-progress iMovie file you MUST be on your personal account. If you know that you won't finish your edits today (which I doubt any of you will) don't start it on guest.
For an FYI, here is a great clip on what you need to know about audio in iMovie. Even thought it says "basics" it is very comprehensive.
iMovie 11 Audio Tutorial
Friday, 11 April 2014
April 11th
Hello all! Today I would like to see your videos that you did yesterday. If you did not finish editing these clips, let me know and you can have more time. Send me the link to my gmail once you are done.
Part 1:
Today we will learning about SHOT types, and then beginning our first assignment.
You can follow along in the lesson by going http://video101course.com/ and clicking on SHOTS.
Answer the following questions in your blog:
1. In point form, describe each kind of shot and when you would use them:
Answer the following on your blog:
1. What did you add for the "b roll"?
2. How did the B Roll change your clip?
3. What do you think is inferred to the viewer when they watch this?
Part 1:
Today we will learning about SHOT types, and then beginning our first assignment.
You can follow along in the lesson by going http://video101course.com/ and clicking on SHOTS.
Answer the following questions in your blog:
1. In point form, describe each kind of shot and when you would use them:
- Close-up
- Long shot
- Medium Shot
- High Angle
- Low Angle
2. Define the following:
- head room
- looking room
- lead room
3. Why are horizontal lines discouraged in shots? What should you use instead and why?
4. What rule have we already learned that emphasizes the same thing?
Part 2
With your clips from yesterday, try filming one additional clip with your partner that is a "B Roll". The clip could be anything you want that you think will change the narrative of your story. Perhaps the B Roll happens while they are coming down the stairs, or after they open the door. Try to re-edit your video to make a second one with this added B Roll and then send me the link for this one.Answer the following on your blog:
1. What did you add for the "b roll"?
2. How did the B Roll change your clip?
3. What do you think is inferred to the viewer when they watch this?
Thursday, 10 April 2014
April 10
As a class, we will begin by watching this video:
Jump Cuts, Matched Action
Today you will film a very short clip of something entering/exiting through a door. You will practice by filming 3 main scenes (a wide shot, a close-up, a middle) as 3 separate clips. You will then upload them into iMovie and trying to trim the clips to make them match appropriately. After this try adding some sound effects and a credit slide.
When you are finished post this to youtube and email me the link. You MUST get this far today.
When you are done you can continue working on the editing tutorial from yesterday.
Jump Cuts, Matched Action
Today you will film a very short clip of something entering/exiting through a door. You will practice by filming 3 main scenes (a wide shot, a close-up, a middle) as 3 separate clips. You will then upload them into iMovie and trying to trim the clips to make them match appropriately. After this try adding some sound effects and a credit slide.
When you are finished post this to youtube and email me the link. You MUST get this far today.
When you are done you can continue working on the editing tutorial from yesterday.
Tuesday, 8 April 2014
April 8th
Hello!
At this point you have learned about photography, photoshop, stop-motion and inDesign and today we will begin our unit of videography!
There are a lot of different terms for someone who creates videos such as a cinematography, videographer or movie maker. According to this article, what is the difference between a cinematographer and a videographer?
Videography vs Cinematography
Before we can start shooting, we need to learn how to shoot so as a class we will watch the following videos:
Shooting Basics
Jump Cuts
After this you will work through the following videography tutorials at your own speed.Please click on "Editing". It might seem backwards to start with editing but it actually makes sense to work backwards with videography so you know what scenes you will need. You can work through the tutorial and answer the following at the end:
Tutorial
According to the blog, what is editing?
1. What is a sequence? What order should a sequence generally follow? Why?
2. What is matched action? When should you cut a shot to give it the most "invisible" type of editing possible?
3. What is a jump cut? How do you hide it?
4. What is screen direction? How do you ensure that you maintain good screen direction?
5. How can you use exit/entrances to help you match the action in a sequence?
At this point you have learned about photography, photoshop, stop-motion and inDesign and today we will begin our unit of videography!
There are a lot of different terms for someone who creates videos such as a cinematography, videographer or movie maker. According to this article, what is the difference between a cinematographer and a videographer?
Videography vs Cinematography
Before we can start shooting, we need to learn how to shoot so as a class we will watch the following videos:
Shooting Basics
Jump Cuts
After this you will work through the following videography tutorials at your own speed.Please click on "Editing". It might seem backwards to start with editing but it actually makes sense to work backwards with videography so you know what scenes you will need. You can work through the tutorial and answer the following at the end:
Tutorial
According to the blog, what is editing?
1. What is a sequence? What order should a sequence generally follow? Why?
2. What is matched action? When should you cut a shot to give it the most "invisible" type of editing possible?
3. What is a jump cut? How do you hide it?
4. What is screen direction? How do you ensure that you maintain good screen direction?
5. How can you use exit/entrances to help you match the action in a sequence?
Thursday, 3 April 2014
April 3rd
Today is a warm and overcast day-sounds like perfect photography weather!
In light of the great weather we've been having recently, let's get outside and shoot some great photos! I'd like everyone to take 3-5 GREAT photos (any subject matter is welcome) and then edit them on either photoshop or iphoto (your choice) and upload them to your blog today.
Remember a great photo consists of:
-good compositon (think rule of thirds)
-appropriate depth of field (aperture setting)
-is properply lit
-interesting colour, texture, space, etc.
Get out there and start shooting!
On Tuesday we will begin our new unit on videography.
In light of the great weather we've been having recently, let's get outside and shoot some great photos! I'd like everyone to take 3-5 GREAT photos (any subject matter is welcome) and then edit them on either photoshop or iphoto (your choice) and upload them to your blog today.
Remember a great photo consists of:
-good compositon (think rule of thirds)
-appropriate depth of field (aperture setting)
-is properply lit
-interesting colour, texture, space, etc.
Get out there and start shooting!
On Tuesday we will begin our new unit on videography.
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